The Roots News and Photos

Questlove Vs. Nardwuar In One Epic Interview

Thu, May 02 2013 9:38pm - Source: The Smocking Section

Questlove crosses the border to "Vancouver British Columbia Canada" and gets greeted by Nardwuar.

Video: Black Thought on the Combat Jack Show (Ep. 3)

Thu, April 25 2013 8:29pm - Source: Nah Right

In the third episode of the Black Thought segment of The Combat Jack Show, Jack asks Thought about getting challenged to battle.

The Roots to Head to "The Tonight Show" With Jimmy Fallon

Mon, April 15 2013 5:22pm - Source: ArtistDirect

Jimmy Fallon will take over for Jay Leno as host of The Tonight Show in 2014 --we know, the scenario is familiar.

The Roots to join Fallon on 'The Tonight Show'

Tue, April 09 2013 6:29am - Source: The Four Oh Five

When Jimmy Fallon announced he was replacing Jay Leno on The Tonight Show , everyone had a smile on their face, and why wouldn't they be?

Watch part two of D'Angelo and ?uestlove's Superjam Documentary

Thu, April 04 2013 8:24am - Source: The Four Oh Five

Ever since the premiere of his 'Untitled (How Does It Feel?)' video way back in 2000, D'Angelo turned into an enigma.

Justin Timberlake Confirms Second '20/20 Experience' Album

Tue, March 19 2013 2:21pm - Source: Rolling Stone

The singer said last night that a second volume was on the way during a release party for the first installation at El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

INTERVIEW: Cody ChesnuTT

Mon, March 18 2013 3:45pm - Source: The Quietus

In these end-of-album-days, the commodification of music has, if anything, drawn more attention to full-length releases than would have recently been bestowed upon them, an extra significance lent to them aside the knowledge that an album is a considerable commitment for a label and an artist to spend time upon.

Justin Timberlake �planning new record�

Mon, March 18 2013 2:50pm - Source: Music-News.com

Justin Timberlake looks set to release a second album in November.

Elvis Costello, the Roots, Chris Rock Lead Carnegie Hall Prince Tribute

Fri, March 08 2013 4:32pm - Source: Rolling Stone

If Thursday night's all-star tribute to Prince – including appearances by D'Angelo , Elvis Costello , the Blind Boys of Alabama and ex- SNL star Maya Rudolph – had a theme, it was that the Minneapolis pop genius' best work could withstand just about any kind of treatment and stand up tall.

On D’Angelo, Questlove And An Album 13 Years In The Making

Thu, March 07 2013 7:56pm - Source: The Smocking Section

Justin Timberlake's The 20/20 Experience is billed as the comeback album of 2013.

The Roots covered Prince w/ Elvis Costello, Devotchka, Maya Rudolph & more @ City Winery (pics); Carnegie Hall is tonight

Thu, March 07 2013 6:38pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

Elvis Costello , The Roots , Devotchka , The Waterboys , Nina Persson , Maya Rudolph (performing as "Princess" with Gretchen Lieberum), Fred Armisen , Bilal and more all blessed the stage at the "rehearsal" for the Prince Tribute scheduled for Carnegie Hall tonight (3/7).

D'Angelo performs live in New York with ?uestlove - watch

Tue, March 05 2013 6:42pm - Source: NME

D'Angelo performed a rare live show in New York last night (March 4).

D'Angelo and Questlove Let Loose in Brooklyn

Tue, March 05 2013 4:45pm - Source: Rolling Stone

"My name is Questlove, so I know I get love," the Roots' cheerful drummer beckoned during his Brooklyn Bowl show with D'Angelo on Monday night.

D’Angelo to play surprise show with Questlove on Monday

Fri, March 01 2013 8:22pm - Source: The Line Of Best Fit

Long-exiled R&B legend, D'Angelo has announced details of a surprise show with The Roots ' Questlove for Monday (4 March).

D'Angelo playing last-minute Brooklyn Bowl show with Questlove this Monday (on sale now)

Fri, March 01 2013 4:08pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

Last week, in a NYU Local interview with Professor Questlove , he basically revealed that D'Angelo would be appearing at a Brooklyn Bowl show, and now that show has officially been announced.

Elvis Costello + The Roots Collaboration Album May Land in Time for Record Store Day

Thu, February 28 2013 9:38pm - Source: ArtistDirect

The collaboration album between singer/songwriter Elvis Costello and The Roots may land in time for Record Store Day, which takes place on April 20.

The Roots frontman working with TV On The Radio & Jim James for solo record

Wed, February 27 2013 2:06pm - Source: The Line Of Best Fit

The Roots ' Black Thought has revealed he's working on a "blues" solo record, with a little help from some famous friends.

Method Man Teams Up With The Roots

Wed, February 20 2013 8:51pm - Source: Rolling Stone

Sometimes the fun stuff starts even before the show does.

J Dilla being honored w/ live events (Just Blaze playing one in NYC); The Roots playing a second Prince tribute

Fri, February 08 2013 2:26pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

Hip hop production great J Dilla would have turned 39 yesterday (2/7) and there's much going on in honor of him.

The Roots return with their 6th Annual Summertime Picnic

Wed, February 06 2013 5:10pm - Source: The Vinyl District

One of Philadelphia's hardest working and most well-known groups celebrates the beginning of Summer again this year.

Cody ChesnuTT :: The Aquarium Drunkard Interview

Wed, February 06 2013 3:58pm - Source: Aquarium Drunkard

Cody ChesnuTT indirectly made himself into a bit of enigma this past decade.

Roots & Elvis Costello collaborating, added to Carnegie Hall Tribute to Prince (who released two new songs)

Tue, February 05 2013 5:34pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

As mentioned , City Winery founder Michael Dorf is presenting a tribute to Prince at Carnegie Hall on March 7 , his next in a long line of tribute shows he's done at the historic Manhattan venue.

The Roots Throw Down at Jeep Heroes Tailgate

Mon, February 04 2013 6:48pm - Source: Rolling Stone

The circus surrounding the Super Bowl was often a glamorous affair, so much so that the game seemed to be overshadowed by Stevie Wonder , Justin Timberlak e and the other marquee talent performing around New Orleans.

PHOTOS: Questlove Dreams Of Sushi

Sat, January 26 2013 2:45am - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

On Friday, Instagram lover and Roots drummer, Questlove, took to the photo sharing site to show off his latest foodie adventure: a visit to Japanese chef Jiro Ono's famed Tokyo restaurant, Sukiyabashi Jiro. "It was beyond awesome of him to grant me a photo," Questlove wrote in the description that accompanied this snap.

Elvis Costello & The Roots Team Up For LP

Wed, January 23 2013 3:36pm - Source: Stereogum

As the house band for Late Night With Jimmy Fallon , the Roots have proven their prowess for performing across genres, from accompanying Carly Rae Jepsen and Mariah Carey with toy instruments to acting as the backup for a legion of the show's musical guests.

New D’Angelo LP ’99% done’, says Questlove

Wed, January 23 2013 11:29am - Source: CMU - Complete Music Update

Soul star D'Angelo's many-times-postponed new LP is apparently all but finished, and it'd take a catastrophe to stop him signing off on it soon.

The Roots and Elvis Costello recorded an album together

Tue, January 22 2013 10:21pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

Along with getting the industry all hot and bothered by further teasing the release of D'Angelo's first album in over 13 years, Roots mastermind Questlove hinted last night at an equally-salivating collaborative album with Elvis Costello.